Perfumes I've Been Sampling... Are They Worth The Money?? The Good, The Bad, and The Maybies...

Hey guys!! I thought I would let you know some of my thoughts on the perfumes I have been sampling lately!! Some of these are really great.. and others I am a bit disappointed by! I would love to know your thoughts on these fragrances and what you have been sampling recently!! Thank you so much for watching and being here!! I hope you all are doing well during these heavy times and as always I hope my videos can be a small moment of joy or relaxation!! Sending you all my love!!
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[@kennidystephens7289]

I think it would be fun if you did a video on unexpected faves (if you have some). Like ones that are completely different from your normal scent preferences, that you fell in love with.

[@bishie08]

I've been buying a lot of niche samples in the last 2 months. A bit expensive since I don't live in the USA but I'm having lots of fun with those nevertheless. Blind buying lead to too many flops in 2021 lol.

[@freespiritdamsel]

Hi lauren. For rose scents, you may want to try these fragrances because like you I also am not into roses but in violets and iris. So maybe you’ll like: 1. Frederick Malle Lipstick Rose 2. Frederick Malle Portrait of a Lady 3. Montale Roses Musk 4. Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif 5. Louis Vuitton Rose de Vents 6. Armani Prive Suzhou Soie de Nacre

[@conifercrow]

I'm so glad KZbin suggested this video to me today -- I used to LOVE Boyfriend. I know it's a celebrity scent and all the "good" perfume people turn up their holier-than-thou noses at it, but it was the *only* scent I had for YEARS, and wore it happily. By far my favorite at the time, and I was super sad when they discontinued it. I would never have known they brought it back if it wasn't for you. So thank you so much!

[@alexandriavr6665]

My favorite time of the week 😭👏👏🙌

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

❤️❤️❤️

[@LP-xu2qx]

My current favorite rose scent is Killian After sunset. It’s a lychee rose scent that is fresh and juicy not powdery at all. Also had great lasting power.

[@stfhji]

I got Commodity Milk in an Ipsy bag. Such an interesting fragrance. The marshmallow note is what draws me in Love these fragrance vids!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Oh that sounds yummy!! I have Commodity Gold and really like it!

[@heather1980]

Me too and I love it!

[@anneboswell5696]

Hi Lauren, could you maybe do a video going through your scentbird queue? I think that would be really interesting ♥️

[@nolasalazarbarnes7895]

I love KayAli fragrances. I have every scent from the collection, my favorite is Vanilla 28. Vanilla 28 is my forever/everyday scent. I think if you want something that gives a rose vibe then try the Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper 25.

[@peachyinthe916]

I picked up a byredo selection set and have really enjoyed all of the scents. On top of that, I got three additional samples which has allowed me to explore even more scents. I enjoyed a few of their florals including Inflorescence and La Tulip.

[@cassellen2416]

You should definitely check out Nishane Ani. It’s a beautiful bright vanilla scent that can be worn all year. It’s one of the best fragrances I’ve ever smelled. Nishane is a great niche fragrance house!

[@colleenfarragher8584]

If you’re looking to dable in rose i would sample Chloe de Roses. It doesn’t have that old/vintage rose scent. It’s a gorgeous fragrance for spring and warmer months

[@rubyrayne8]

I love your Scent Sundays! I’m so into scents, I feel like they make my life better.

[@NicolaMayne]

Yay for scent Sundays!! This was such a fun one.

[@mr.eggshin494]

Really enjoy these videos and how you describe scents, I look forward to them every Sunday!

[@alexkasper5029]

Yay scent sunday!! I really like Rose of No Man's Land, it is such a beautiful fresh rose scent. My sister and I sprayed it next to the Rose from Le Labo and MFK A La Rose and Byredo won, although the other two are also beautiful and similar in that they smell fresh and light like a real rose. I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who thinks Delina is a bit too much lol.

[@Rain_Reign]

I really need to check that one out! I’m super into Le Labo’s Rose after getting a sample set, and have considered purchasing it at some point. But if there’s an even better rose out there? 🤔

[@alexkasper5029]

@@Rain_Reign LOL Byredo won but that was only after spraying all three on my arm in store so not the most accurate test perhaps. I am more comfortable saying that Byredo, MFK, and Le Labo have similar rose scents that are beautiful and fresh and not at all heavy. Might be worth getting a sample of the Byredo one though if you are interested ;)

[@wendydunn3964]

“Scent Library” Such an appealing description!

[@katiescott3354]

I signed up for scentbird recently! Haven't received my first month yet, but super excited

[@cassidyloftis4160]

Lauren you look absolutely stunning in this video! Also I love the video. Your Scent Sunday videos have become such a favorite of mine! 💕

[@caithenry8429]

I picked up the Ellis Brooklyn Chronicle sampler and was quite surprised at how much I enjoy RROSE on myself. It's not as feminine or heavy as I was expecting. Won't be picking up a full size, but it did help me realize I don't have to steer clear of rose scents

[@lisahart1267]

Yayyyyyy I just love these videos!! I love all of your videos, of course but I’m so intrigued by fragrances these days again!! Can’t wait to see what you have!!!! I ordered the KayAli amber as soon as it dropped because I’ve been an amber fanatic for 30 plus years. I got. I sprayed it. I said, huh? It smelled exactly like cherry. I kept the bottle and kept on using it. It grew on me but I definitely never ever got a true nice amber type scent out of it. I just finished the bottle though. I also got Mojave Ghost and do not understand the hype. Either I got a dud or something is wrong. I spray it and I swear it smells like nothing in the air and then on me I can ever so slightly detect a smell but not even enough to describe really what I’m smelling. I really want to try that Milk and the 1015 and Inatio? Red Tobacco! What do you think about the decant sellers on eBay and Etsy?? I did buy some dupes for Love Don’t be Shy, Amber Reign, crap, 2 others I can’t even remember. Each 2 were from 2 different sellers on Etsy. Only thing is I don’t know what the originals smell like!🤪 But the Love don’t be Shy dupe does smell really yummy! I guess I’m the only person that wears my amber, woodsy, smokey, leather, tobacco scents all year!! I swear 20-30 years ago I don’t remember people wearing scents or changing their makeup colors for that matter, according to the seasons🤷🏻‍♀️ Great video once again, Lauren!!🥰🥰❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@abbyella2370]

I would love to see a video where you talk about your favourite purple floral scents (especially violet based ones!)

[@Rain_Reign]

I enjoyed listening to your sample adventures! I’d not heard of Boyfriend before this, but I’m so intrigued that I ordered the free sample. Thanks for the tip! 😘😘

[@heather1980]

I love the sample session! I won’t order from Sephora until there are fragrance samples in the pick your two free samples now. I’m trying to build a fragrance collection. Mine is currently tiny. I have the new Black Opium, the Skylar Vanilla Sky and the Juicy Gold and a couple of older things hanging around.

[@Noralet101]

Love your perfume content!!

[@mairino7799]

I love that so many of the fragrances you talked about had wood notes, those are my favorite

[@andriaknobel5241]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this, as I’ve been researching a new perfume to purchase

[@ana404]

Great video! I love Burberry her and have been interested in sunset hour for spring so excited to try it. I want to try Liis and Rose From the same brand now!

[@Alaf_63]

You should try the Commodity Discovery Set! So great for the price and I love the concept. The Maison Francis Kurdijian sampler is also very nice, but expensive.

[@omgkthxbi]

I'm sampling electric wood too. Ive also been reaching for MM Replica by the Fireplace over it so I'm not sure if I'm going to get a full bottle of this BUT I am sooo intrigued by Cherry Punk. Defintely going to grab a sample of that next.

[@mythriftedhome5349]

I love Scent Sunday! Keep hoping to hear you review Stora Skuggan’s fragrances. They put so much love into their bottle design so the perfume has got to be good. Fingers crossed we’ll get your opinion on them one of these days. 🤞

[@lalajobo]

i loved Commodity brand as a whole prior to the sale of the company, and haven’t tried but 1 new fragrance with this new tiered type of power of the scent. I went on a buying spree and am stocked for years w/Orris, Vetiver, Nectar and Moss. Milk and velvet are on my list to try from scentbird which I haven’t used in over a year but am likely going to reactivate. i get samples from influenster, so post, random brand ads, and always GWP. I also occasionally buy a bundle of samples and/or decants from fellow fragrance junkies! edit typo

[@Tracylyn42]

I love violet but it’s hard for me to find. I like a violet and blackberry scent. I’m still learning what I like the most by notes.love your fragrance videos. Good job

[@OsloTime]

I love violet and blackberry as well! I believe Falling in Love by Philosphy is violet and berry. It's been a favorite of mine for 10+ years. It's just so lovely! 😍 I need to find more fragrances with violet and berries.

[@GillenMeg]

That Rose Struck one is intriguing! I don't usually like black currant, but the matcha and rose together sounds divine! I just grabbed a few samples from Twisted Lily (using your code 😉) and my favorite one is Floraiku Sleeping on the Roof. It's nice and green, making me really crave Spring!!

[@fannyguerra8173]

I went to Nordstroms today and they had actual samples to fill up. I’m going to try 3. Tiffany, Mont Blanc Signature which I feel you would like because of the vanilla and the Flower Bomb Orchid (subtle sweet).

[@alexkasper5029]

omg good to know!!

[@Michelle-il2cf]

The tone of your hair is gorgeous right now, it's like platinum pink!

[@veil693]

The rose scent I love is kayali sweet diamond pink pepper

[@ozzieo1992]

I click every Scent Sunday vid. I love your taste and recommendations cause we like a lot of the same notes and accords. Except for I love patchouli. :)

[@avogrid296]

You are so right about Studied -- it smells EXACTLY like Radiant Nectar on me. (and RN is half the price!)

[@janinepannell]

I didn’t connect with the Burberry and this I could really smell the peach. It is fresh and airy soft and powdery. A scent you could wear anywhere. I love it wish I had gotten the big bottle from lucky scent. Twisted Lilly too pricey for me. I do like the matching option. You should try Nishane Ani a warm vanilla.

[@Athene-qt2uk]

Hi Lauren, love your perfume recommendations. I bought majestic Woods because of you and it became my favourite scent. Would highly appriciate your suggestion for perfumes you Love for summer !

[@CraftySheryl]

I just got the Commodity discovery kits this month and am really enjoying them. I couldn’t get into Milk. The lactonic creaminess was making me a bit queasy. But so far I love Moss and Gold +. I already had a decant of Velvet and it is one of the favorite scents in my wardrobe. Have you tried Amber Classico Modern from the January Olfactif box? The more I wear it, the more I like it. Thanks for mentioning Olfactif. I subscribed after I heard you talk about it the first time. Really enjoying it!

[@OsloTime]

I really love Rebecca Minkoff EDP. I think you'd like it! It's spicy but creamy. I believe there's cardamom and pink pepper in there along with a few other notes. I really think you'd enjoy it!

[@samantharuber9498]

I got the commodity sampler and fell in love with milk but then I picked up Eilish when it arrived at Ulta. Finally, a reason to cash in points. I’m definitely picking up Milk next fall. I also want to try out the new flowerbomb perfume. I love nectar so I have to get a sample from Sephora.

[@jillyhawk_4581]

Chloe Roses de Chloe is one of my all time faves, you should definitely check it out! Also love these videos, you are amazing at describing scents

[@Cwagify]

You’re makeup is gorgeous here. So ethereal.

[@ccharles848]

Thanks for the great video! You look really terrific!

[@tdsollog]

I enjoyed Kate Walsh on “Umbrella Academy”, and I heard she was behind a fragrance. It sounds interesting. Definitely for cold weather for me. Love from the spooky Pine Barrens in NJ

[@Ermwhatthesigma55]

I like this look!

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

Milk in the mid range black bottle and Sunset Hour are both on my wishlist! They are both in a cart… they both would be a blind buy but it’s ok! 🙂

[@wendyxkuma]

Ugh i miss commodity! I still have gold, but my favorite ever was Velvet! such beautiful long lasting fragrance

[@robingoblin]

I also want to know more about sample options! ❤️

[@VarricsBianca]

Have you tried Thin Wild Mercury scents? They’re some of my favourites and they have a sample set you can get of all 4 of their scents! Laurel Canyon is my favourite. Whiskey is also excellent, especially mixed with Chateau, though I don’t much like Chateau on its own. Their scents are some of the most complex I’ve ever worn where every time I got a whiff of it I could pick out a different accord.

[@lisahart1267]

Oh dear lord! I just went to the Commodity website and almost all of them sound absolutely divine and lush🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@asvpxanna]

I love Byredo Young Rose! You should give that one a try. I’m the exact same as you, I don’t like super powdery or intense florals. It’s a little musky but also fresh and juicy with an iris note! Also ambroxan which I know you like. :)

[@vildekm]

The $30 from the Liis discovery set goes into a full size purchase! I am def getting Studied

[@SaplingTarot]

My Commodity sampler should arrive today, I can't wait to hear what you think!

[@chelseacochrane6192]

Lauren I am so shook that you thought Electric Wood was heavier and really wood forward! On me Electronically Wood smells so bright and fresh-like a spring forest scent instead of a fall forest scent. I will probably wear a lot of this come spring time because it’s still woodsy but so bright!

[@kholder88]

I just got a Killian sample set. I think you'd love Black Phantom. It's so good!

[@ems_h.eartnotes]

I love Commodity Milk, but the Expressive version. And Velvet Expressive too. My latest full bottle is Replica Bubble Bath, it smells like a clean baby + bergamot

[@rubyrayne8]

I love both of those Commodity scents! I had ent tried the Replica Bubble Bath but it looks up my ally. Does it last? Im trying to only buy things right now that I can keep smelling for a bit. Replica’s lazy Sunday and by the fireplace do that for me while Autumn and Lemon Tree don’t last at all. Beach Walk is in the middle.

[@ems_h.eartnotes]

@@rubyrayne8 for me Jazz Club, By the Fireplace and Whispers in the Library last for me, but they are the heavier winter scents. Bubble Bath does not last like those by nature of it being a fresh and clean scent. But the drydown is gorgeous in my opinion, my fave of their lighter fragrances. Lazy Sunday morning and Beach Walk were too floral for me as I am averse to Lily of the Valley and Ylang Ylang notes. See if you can try Bubble Bath in store first or get a sample

[@bronniem5884]

I'm going to check out Rose of No Man's Land. We are at the height of summer and I'm enjoying Diptique's Eau Rose

[@missbretlyn]

Cherry punk by room 1015 is my favorite perfume.

[@alainapotaduh]

I'm surprised you don't like Burberry Her. Frances Kurkdjian was the creator of Her. He created it as an homage to Baccarat, sort of like a flanker I guess?

[@juliehaywood4391]

I need to try Milk!

[@beautyextravert]

I will definitely follow your rose journey. My ONLY perfume I wear was Stella, now discontinued. It’s rose. But every other rose perfume I’ve smelled, I hate. I CANNOT find a new perfume I like & I’m depressed! The closest I’ve come is Kayali sweet diamond pink pepper. But after that dries, the spice overwhelms the rose. Good luck! I’ll be staying tuned!

[@ashleymacdonald9720]

I recommend trying Carolina Herrera very good girl. I do not like rose scents at all but I can't help but love VGG, delicate but not powdery, just beautiful

[@beautyextravert]

@@ashleymacdonald9720 I will check it out! Thank you so much!

[@baconbritts]

@@beautyextravert I agree with the previous comment. Carolina herrera very good girl has a prominent rose note. It's not a fake floral smell but well mixed in natural rose with other notes. It's nice

[@Blackbirdinthedeadofnight]

Did you try delina? I am also not a rose kind of girl but it’s refreshing and light type of sweet rose. Very nice, subtle but sophisticated in its simplicity.

[@simplythebestgirl]

I love you as a blonde again! 💗

[@jjlockhART]

I love escada fragances

[@athenacaudill7902]

Have you smelled amazing grace ballet rose? It’s not crazy rose, it’s got a citrus note that really helps lighten it

[@Ermwhatthesigma55]

Do you like vanilla vibes from Juliette has a gun? It's my favorite, on it's own and to mix with other fragrances.

[@bethserrano6327]

You got to try Tokyo Milk French Kiss.

[@caithenry8429]

Used to love their candles!

[@dustythorpe9625]

Have you tried Byredo Mojave ghost? Where do I get a sample? It’s expensive but I really think I would love it.

[@genkestrel7254]

Hi Lauren, have you sprayed electimuss Trajan by any chance?

[@cymbrecolon]

Feeling like I should revisit Byredo

[@tracyfrederick5606]

Over the years, I've learned I should avoid violet, plum, green notes, marine notes. I'm still learning though. But those notes aren't always prominent enough where I can detect them.

[@vsm6847]

Ok I left you a comment about Boyfriend today on your latest video, then saw this one… you HAVE to put it on the skin. It does not smell good any other way. It smells downright terrible to me on paper or clothing. On the skin, all of the sweetness and vanilla comes out. If you still have this sample, just try doing a walkthrough style spray on your chest and back. It’s so much better than you’re getting from that paper. Also the rollerball version is way sweeter, way more vanilla (relatively speaking, it still smells like Boyfriend). I really think you’d like this one if you try it again on the skin only, and let it wear for a whole day.

[@scentitled]

You should try byredo's Young Rose.

[@1Antied77]

sample code no longer works for boyfriend. 😓 Liis also has Floating which sounds lovely.

[@AZ_Julie]

Have you tried the byredo Mojave ghost ?! 🥰

[@barbiek0715]

Did you come to Zgo and Tigerlily here in SF?

[@aimeey2859]

Have you tried 7 Virtues perfumes?

[@MidnightMajesty]

the best rose fragrance I've ever smelled is Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents

[@OsloTime]

Omg!! I just smelled that the other day for the first time. It really is so nice!!

[@elishahernandez5075]

** please try ** Jean Paul Gaulteir -perfume Classique It’s so good 😊

[@lisahart1267]

Loooooove that one!!!!

[@darklausal23]

I been out of control 😅 got Tom Ford Noir Extreme, Killian Phantom Black, Tokyo Milk Bulletproof, and Ghost Eclipse 😬🙊🙈

[@lisahart1267]

Ohhhhhhh my god!! I totally forgot about Tokyo Milk!! I used to wear their fragrances years and years ago and they even made the most amazing and different watches and I’m a watch fanatic and I still have all of the watches that I bought by them!! I’m going to have to go check them out again!!!!

[@darklausal23]

@@lisahart1267 I was so disappointed when Sephora did not longer carry them, I never knew they made watches, but I got candles and stationary from them.

[@kae_christine5449]

i’m not even gonna lie i’ve said the same thing about the scent of some flowers for yearssss and ppl look at me crazy i knew i wasn’t the only one 😂😭 always said some smell like ammonia 🥴

[@khanhfident]

Omg, yes, I don't understand why almost ALL the perfumes at Lush are so earthy and just... odd. 😩

[@loribreitbarth2215]

Discovery sets when I can find them

[@donnamckeever1029]

💕💕

[@stephieshappymadness]

Your next fragrance will be light sweet spring roses and Jasmine 🙂

[@jasminem812]

i used to work in cosmetics and because of that i think i am SO turned off by the idea of having to pay for a sample. It's just absolutely ridiculous to me and i wont do it unless i am just DYING to try something. Not that i'm judging people who do, its more so that i'm like fuck you to the brands for not providing them for free like they should LOL. I always just walk into a store and ask for a sample of whatever new scents they have. This limits me as far as brands because a lot of more niche brands are not available in store near me unfortunately. Sometimes i'll get more interesting stuff in beauty subscription boxes or with cosmetics orders though.

[@stephieshappymadness]

Adore your face 😺

[@patr70]

I like how you only spend 90 to 120 seconds on each fragrance.. becuase I simply can't watch anyone who spends over 2 minutes yammering on about one single fragrance. 💗